The ethereal lotus flower is a familiar image in China, depicted widely in many traditional paintings and carvings. During the summer months, these stunning flowers and their giant lily pads blanket parts of Beihai lake and other stretches of water in Beijing. But it is only recently that I made the connection between these blooms and the various edible parts of the plant.
The first strong rays of sunshine after the dark winter months lure many people outside, and as they sun themselves, the light prompts their bodies to produce feel-good hormones and vitamin D to stimulate their nervous system.
Though wildly popular, the Idol singing competitions in the West are viewed with much skepticism. Despite showing talent and having a large fan base, participants often find themselves pigeonholed. Critics claim that the competition offers an easy shortcut to stardom, and calls for neither talent nor hard work.
The British version of American Idol is no less popular than China's Super Girl or the original American show. Leona Lewis (pictured), 2006 winner of Britain's The X Factor, is discovering that she has an impressive fan base out East, which is testament to the show's range.
While the world's attention is riveted on the Olympic Games and the broadcast media gear up for a frenzy of activities throughout the Olympics, Chinese filmmakers are making their own cinematic contribution with the inspirational story of China's sports heroes.
PITTSBURGH: Sidney Crosby revived the Pittsburgh Penguins' Stanley Cup hopes by scoring twice in a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Red Wings in Game 3 on Wednesday.
Odds do not favor American swimmer Michael Phelps winning seven or more gold medals in the Beijing Olympics and matching or eclipsing Mark Spitz's record, said Matt Biondi, the last swimmer to attempt it.
PARIS: A year ago, kayaker Fabien Lefevre had a broken bone in his wrist and was nursing a bruised ego.
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